President Donald Trump was recently seen with a bruise on the outer portion of his right hand, sparking speculation among left-wing media and social media users about a potential health cover-up. The White House, however, explained that the bruising resulted from Trump shaking numerous hands daily, a claim supported by past reports of similar occurrences. Despite this explanation, figures like podcaster Bryan Tyler Cohen and comedian Gabe Sanchez questioned whether Trump was concealing a medical condition, citing previous instances of similar bruises. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed that Trump’s hand injuries stem from his continuous engagement with supporters, emphasizing his dedication to the public.

Reports from the campaign trail support the White House’s account, with sources such as Time and The Hill documenting Trump’s history of hand bruising due to vigorous handshakes from enthusiastic supporters. Trump himself has acknowledged his past struggles with germophobia but stated he has learned to overcome it in his political career. During a past interview, he displayed bruising on his hand, attributing it to excited admirers, some of whom had strong grips or long manicured nails. While left-wing media fixated on Trump’s hand bruise, they largely ignored concerns about former President Joe Biden’s cognitive health, which had reportedly been in decline even before he took office in 2021.